The Detroit City Council voted 7-1 to call for the resignation of its mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick amid a text-message scandal.
Kilpatrick dismissed the non-binding vote and has continually vowed not to resign.
“My reaction is, OK, now since it’s over, it has no effect, it’s not binding, let’s get back to work,” he told reporters Tuesday afternoon. “I don’t blame anybody on council. The incredible scrutiny and overwhelming pressure of the media — you all are something — it’s probably tough for anybody there.”
The resolution cites 33 reasons for Kilpatrick to quit and also claims his administration has failed to govern effectively.
Kilpatrick dismissed the non-binding vote and has continually vowed not to resign.
“My reaction is, OK, now since it’s over, it has no effect, it’s not binding, let’s get back to work,” he told reporters Tuesday afternoon. “I don’t blame anybody on council. The incredible scrutiny and overwhelming pressure of the media — you all are something — it’s probably tough for anybody there.”
The resolution cites 33 reasons for Kilpatrick to quit and also claims his administration has failed to govern effectively.
What do you think? Should he resign?
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